Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Truckee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truckee

With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truckee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar of America (10040 Donner Pass Road) and Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe (10918 Brockway Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Truckee

Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Truckee

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $177 for a 25h 05m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 161 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Truckee takes 395 miles and will cost you around $69. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1050 miles.

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $177 for a 25h 05m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 161 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Truckee takes 395 miles and will cost you around $69. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1050 miles.

Airports near Truckee

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Truckee

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Truckee

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe to great affordable options like the Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Truckee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $413 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,667 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $3,829 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Truckee by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee

Most booked hotels in Truckee

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Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 759 reviews)
$153+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 348 reviews)
$156+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1815 reviews)
$86+
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Truckee Donner Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 850 reviews)
$100+
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Best Western PLUS Truckee-Tahoe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 892 reviews)
$156+
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The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
5 stars
Excellent (8, 153 reviews)
$524+
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Renting a car in Truckee

Renting a car in Truckee costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz GLE or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Truckee costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz GLE or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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